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Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream
Community infrastructure funding for ready projects
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Latest source updateLast Update: August 15, 2026Latest change: The Direct Delivery application portal is now closed, and applicants are being directed to the expression of interest process for future consideration.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 15, 2026
Latest change: The Direct Delivery application portal is now closed, and applicants are being directed to the expression of interest process for future consideration.
Direct Delivery portal closed
The Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream now says the online portal is closed for project applications. The page also removes the shovel-ready portal intake and now directs eligible applicants with projects that are not yet shovel-ready to submit an expression of interest for future consideration. On the small projects section, the regional agency links now show Application closed for several agencies, and the contact path now points to email submissions for expressions of interest.
Funding available
$ 250,000 - $ 1,000,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Provincial or territorial governments and provincial or territorial public sector bodies.
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Overview
The Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream provides $6 billion over 10 years, starting in 2026-27, to eligible public, non-profit, Indigenous, and private sector partners for community infrastructure across Canada. It supports regionally significant projects, climate adaptation projects, and local infrastructure such as community buildings, recreation facilities, and drinking water assets.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Local infrastructure projects, including community buildings and spaces, recreation, sport and park facilities, drinking water assets, wastewater assets, and stormwater management assets.
- Climate adaptation projects that prevent, mitigate, or protect against the impacts of climate change, disasters triggered by natural hazards, and extreme weather events.
- Regionally significant projects that deliver broader economic, environmental, and social benefits beyond the immediate location of the project.
- Smaller community infrastructure projects delivered through Canada's Regional Development Agencies.
Documents Needed
- Class C estimates at a minimum, with a supporting document when available.
- Letters of support from the community and/or organizations impacted by the project, including public consultation records.
- Additional partner information and a letter of support for private sector entities applying in collaboration with an eligible public-sector entity or eligible Indigenous applicant.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Provincial or territorial governments and provincial or territorial public sector bodies.
- Municipal or regional governments, municipal or regional public sector bodies, and other public-sector bodies.
- Public or not-for-profit institutions authorized to deliver post-secondary courses or programs leading to recognized and transferable post-secondary credentials.
- Incorporated not-for-profit organizations.
- Private sector, for-profit bodies working in collaboration with an eligible public-sector entity or eligible Indigenous applicant; Indigenous governing bodies, not-for-profit organizations whose primary mandate is to serve Indigenous Peoples, and Indigenous development corporations.
Who is not eligible
- Private-sector, for-profit bodies that are not partnering with an eligible public sector entity or an eligible Indigenous applicant.
- Individuals and private citizens.
- Federal entities, including federal Crown corporations.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects that have begun construction are not eligible, although new and distinct phases of such projects may be eligible.
Selection criteria
- Proponents of regionally significant projects may be invited to apply.
- Preference may be given to projects that are ready to start construction during the upcoming summer construction season.
- For Indigenous and territorial projects, consideration will also be given to projects that will be shovel-ready in 2027.
How to apply
- Eligible applicants who have a potential project that is not yet shovel-ready may submit an expression of interest for future consideration.
- Email us to Get started.
Processing and Agreement
- Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada will only contact applicants whose submissions are shortlisted for approval.
- The Department may share project information with the respective provinces and territories.
- Applicants receiving an Approval in Principle letter after review and approval of their project submission will be required to provide additional project information, and other conditions may apply.
Additional information
- The BCSF application can be saved before submission as many times as necessary, and applicants are not required to complete it in one session.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Build Communities Strong Fund — Community streamLocal infrastructure funding in New Brunswick
- Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial streamFunding for housing, health, and education infrastructure
- Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) – Local Impact Stream in the Prairie provincesSupports public infrastructure in Prairie communities
Frequently Asked Questions about the Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream Program
What is the Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream?
The Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream provides $6 billion over 10 years, starting in 2026-27, to eligible public, non-profit, Indigenous, and private sector partners for community infrastructure across Canada. It supports regionally significant projects, climate adaptation projects, and local infrastructure such as community buildings, recreation facilities, and drinking water assets.
How much funding can be received?
Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream Funds up to 10% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream program?
To be eligible for the Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream program, you must:
The applicant must be responsible for project implementation and own, or will own, the asset(s).
The project must be shovel-ready and able to begin before the end of 2026.
The project must have Class C estimates at a minimum and all sources of funding secured except the federal funding requested through BCSF.
What expenses are eligible under Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream?
Local infrastructure projects, including community buildings and spaces, recreation, sport and park facilities, drinking water assets, wastewater assets, and stormwater management assets.
Climate adaptation projects that prevent, mitigate, or protect against the impacts of climate change, disasters triggered by natural hazards, and extreme weather events.
Regionally significant projects that deliver broader economic, environmental, and social benefits beyond the immediate location of the project.
Smaller community infrastructure projects delivered through Canada's Regional Development Agencies.
Who can I contact for more information about the Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream?
You can contact Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) by email at canadastrong-canadafort@infc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-888-338-9378.
Where is the Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream available?
The Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream program is available the province of Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan.
Is the Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream is a Grant and Funding